Hello and thank you for your inquiry into the tile grout repair, restoration, and protection business.
My name is Ken Sherman, founder and President of This Old Grout. I established This Old Grout in 1993 and quickly realized that there is a HUGE market for this unique service and high quality products, with jobs ranging from basic grout maintenance to the flood restoration business. The specialized nature of these services are well beyond what a typical housekeeper or
home cleaning business would do and too small of a job for the typical flooring contractor.
Because of our success, we have received a good deal of inquiry from around the States and other countries regarding our business model. We have developed 3 grout business opportunity training options, including work from home DVD training and a grout business marketing CD, that cover every facet of the tile and
grout cleaning business and make for a unique home business opportunity.
We've also recently added our
Stone House Training option.
Unheard of in the stone restoration industry, this 3 day course provides
hands-on training for stone, tile & grout restoration in a real residential
setting.
The grout restoration/protection training program we've developed is comprehensive and has a proven record of successful entrepreneurs in the cleaning business; most of which had no prior experience with the tools and materials of the
tile cleaning business before beginning their grout cleaning franchise.
Read closely and see how easy we make it to get started right away with this tile business opportunity!
Why This Old Grout?
The
opportunities in stone, tile & grout restoration in North America are limitless
and continue to increase at record levels. The Tile Council of North America
estimates an increase of 45% growth in tile flooring installations in the past
five years and predicts this will double in the next 10-15 years. This growth
coupled with the billions and billions of square feet currently in existence
provides an extremely lucrative and viable business opportunity which is
virtually untapped.
We've been involved in the grout cleaning and restoration
business for nearly 15 years and have had fantastic results
using
our stone, tile & grout restoration and protection processes, techniques and
professional grade products.
For example, our grout stain/sealer has been used in auto showrooms,
hospitals, hotels, food establishments, commercial restrooms,
learning institutions, and residences
from California to Florida since 1993. It has proven to be the solution to
grout maintenance problems and is even endorsed by three national grout
manufacturers.
Our products and restoration process make grout completely
uniform in color, just like when it was new. The protection our stain/sealer
provides goes well beyond a clear penetrating or impregnating
sealer. The grout color is refreshed and locked in and dirt is sealed
out. Dirt and spills are easily cleaned from the grout surface with
regular maintenance. Grout can be restored to its original color or changed to
match any color. In fact, we stock over 400 shades and match every
grout color available.
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As a product manufacturer,
our service background in the stone, tile and grout maintenance/restoration
industry provides us with a unique perspective that most manufacturers just
don't have. We know what works, and what kinds of products and processes
are required to obtain professional results. We are familiar with the real
life needs of the contractor in the field and our high quality products are easy
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Business Opportunity
The business opportunity/training certification packages we
offer are very flexible. The low start-up cost and low overhead make it a
simple business to start with a return on your initial investment in as little
as 2-3 weeks. While our full business opportunity program is comprehensive and
designed for the beginning entrepreneur, it can be completely customized to
suit your needs. 
If you already own and operate a cleaning or tile
installation business, stone, tile & grout cleaning and protection could easily add thousand
of dollars a month to your bottom line. It’s the perfect add on service
to any carpet cleaning or Jan/San business.
If
you are like most contractors, you already have customers asking how to
maintain their stone, tile & grout. Stone, tile & grout cleaning and restoration is
one more service you can provide to your existing clients. It can open a
whole new revenue stream into your business. Edge out competitors by
providing the most innovative and state of the art technology solving the #1
challenge homeowners and property managers face.
If you aren't offering
these services you're literally
leaving money on the floor. It's estimated that the grout sealing industry
alone will grow to $290,000,000 this year. Are you ready for more satisfied
customers, fewer callbacks, and more income? Then read on
about how easy we make it.
Freedom
What we offer is an inexpensive way for almost
anyone to get involved in one of the fastest growing niche businesses available
today; without the restrictions and financial burdens of becoming a
franchise. There are not
any further financial obligations after the training is over, unlike a
franchise agreement. No royalties to pay and no territorial restrictions. You could
literally take this business information anywhere there is stone or tile and be
successful. We supply high quality products and
technical and marketing support but do not interfere in your
business in any way.
Equipment
You might be wondering what types of supplies or equipment
you'll need. That's another great thing about this business...there isn't much
to get started right away! The methods we show you are tried and true
and will always work. While you won't have to rely on any machinery, there are
machines that can reduce your labor time greatly. We'll cover many
methods in detail and the pros, cons and costs of each.
Advertising & Marketing
(Bronze, Silver & Gold Training Packages)
Learn marketing secrets of
a successful Tile and Grout Cleaning
company. We'll share what type
of advertising works for this business and what doesn't. You'll learn how
to develop valuable contacts that
will sell your services everyday. You'll receive ready
made marketing materials you can use instantly to get jobs.
Our training guide includes: sample forms, invoices, disclaimers,
warranty sheets, report cards, inspection sheets, business cards, brochures, before
and after pictures, postcards, sales letters, direct mail coupon
samples and much, much more. Just insert your
company information and you are ready to go. 
We'll even provide you with professional 4-color brochures
for FREE to give to your clients that describe the benefits of grout protection and the importance of hiring a
professionally qualified applicator. Other options available
including; grout samples and
demonstration boards that clearly show the level of protection stain/sealing
provides. Great sales tools that sell the service for you!
DVD
Training and Marketing Package-Grout
Restoration (NOW AVAILABLE)
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Our
Bronze Level training package
allows you to get started immediately. Our tile grout cleaning &
restoration and protection process is clearly detailed and demonstrated on DVD on an
actual jobsite. The DVD Training & Marketing Package includes our
Instructional DVD, Training Guide, Marketing Resource CD, PDF Sales Brochures
and Technical Support. For
a limited time we are applying 100% of your low investment in this package
directly to the purchase of our products; so your training is essentially
FREE! Read on for all the details. |
Hands-On
Process Instruction
(Silver & Gold Level Training Package)
Hands-On Process Instruction-A full introduction to grout
cleaning, color restoration and protection here in Arizona or
at your facility. We'll take you on actual jobsites
where
you can see what we do and practice until you are completely confident
and comfortable with your abilities. You'll work right along side of us and
practice every aspect of grout cleaning, color restoration and protection.
There, we can hone your skills and show you the tips and techniques we've
developed over the last 15 years that have made us so successful.
We'll cover pricing structures, record keeping and
bookkeeping and more. We'll go on estimates, return customer phone calls
together and show you how to rarely loose a job to
your competition; even when
you charge more!
We'll cover hiring employees and give you our insight on how
to attract and retain people that will grow your business while you're not
even there.
Stone
House Training (Platinum
Level)
The Stone House
was purchased by This Old Grout & Stone for one purpose only – to give
contractors a level of training unheard of in the industry – real world
hands-on experience.
Inside this 2000 square foot house you will receive training
on travertine, marble, limestone, granite and many other types of stone
encountered everyday in consumer’s homes. Each room will offer a different type
of stone with a different set of challenges to overcome.
You will learn the most advanced techniques of
restoration and polishing available today. Every aspect of the job will be
taught to prepare you for the moment you enter a real customer’s home. From
bidding, site identification, preparation, restoration and finishing – you will
be confident to take on most any stone, tile or grout job with the
knowledge you receive- and get paid for it!
“Over the years, we’ve all
receive the same training from various companies – standing around in a group
watching one individual move a floor machine on an open floor. None of that
prepares you for a real career in stone and tile restoration”,
notes Bruce
Perkins, Chief Trainer of The Stone House.
There is no other facility
to learn in that compares with The Stone House. There is no other group
of individuals that will provide you with the total level of information needed to
be successful in the natural stone, tile and grout
restoration industry.
Simply stated, there is
only one place to come...the Stone House. For more information on
The Stone House training,
CLICK HERE.
Safety
We'll cover product safety matters and
MSDS sheets for our products. We'll have detailed discussions on all the
safety aspects of running a
successful grout business and make sure you know the answers to all
of the frequently asked customer questions.
Handling Customer Inquiries
We'll cover customer service in detail. Learn the
intricacies of bidding projects and interacting with customers. Let us show
you valuable, time-tested methods of soft-selling your service to make
customers want to work with you. Listen in on actual customer calls. Go with
us on estimates to bid projects and learn what to charge and
why.
Pricing Info
The pricing structures and information we'll give you is
much more than just what we charge; it's why we charge what we
charge. There are aspects of grout restoration/protection jobs that can
literally double your price. Learn what to avoid as well as what
types of jobs are most profitable.
Huge Product Discounts
As a certified applicator, you'll have
access to up to 45% off our internet prices on all of our cleaning,
restoration and protection products.
Support
From startup through the life of your business, support is
always there. Including marketing techniques, service procedure updates,
customer service tips, and an on-site visit option to help you establish and
develop your new business quickly.
Proven Record of Success
We’ve had hundreds of successful entrepreneurs come through
our program. I would encourage you to talk to them about their experience with
us if you are seriously considering the opportunity. We've trained and
certified everyone from the entrepreneurial minded individual to large scale
corporate Jan/San companies and franchises.
This is a very easy, and best of all lucrative business to
operate. We'll provide you with the knowledge and skills to immediately
increase your bottom line by opening our business to you and giving you the
tools you need to succeed. The low overhead will typically allow you to see a return on
your initial investment in a very short period of time. Sometimes in as little as 2
weeks!
Start part-time and work into full-time.
We've had a number of corporate "9-5ers" make the jump to self-employment and
financial freedom.
Profit Potential-Grout
Protection (part-time basis)
Given:
In less than 3 hours a two-person crew cleans and stain/seals 500 square feet
a day Monday through Friday at a rate of 100 square feet per hour per person
(12 x 12 tile)
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Income Per Day
500 square feet @ $3.00 / sq.ft. = $1500/day
Costs Per Day
Wages @ 15/hour x 3 hours x 2 employees=$ 90
Materials $50
Misc $20
Advertising=$20 (that's $600/month)
Total Cost Per Day=$180
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If only 3 jobs were scheduled per week totaling 18 man hours
of work you end up with:
Net Profit= $3960 per week or $205,920 per year PART
TIME!**
**these part-time projections are shown as an example, your result may be much
better.
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4 Training Packages
Available
For
pricing and more details choose from the Training
& Marketing Packages below:
PRODUCTS-TRAINING-SERVICE...AND THE FREEDOM TO SUCCEED!
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